All Is Revealed as the SCI FI Channel's Critically Acclaimed Hit Comes to a Spectacular Close Battlestar Galactica Season 4.5 & Battlestar Galactica: The Complete Series

All Is Revealed as the SCI FI Channel's Critically Acclaimed Hit Comes to a Spectacular Close Battlestar Galactica Season 4.5 & Battlestar Galactica: The Complete Series

The Dramatic Final Season of the Highly Rated SCI FI Channel Series and a Comprehensive Multi-Disc Collection Featuring all Four Seasons of the Landmark Show - Each with Hours of Bonus Features - Arrive on Blu-ray(TM) Hi-Def and DVD on July 28, 2009

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., April 21 /PRNewswire/ -- The epic story of survival that redefined science-fiction television for a new generation comes to a breathtaking finish when Battlestar Galactica: Season 4.5 arrives on Blu-ray(TM) Hi-Def and DVD on July 28, 2009 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. The must-own home entertainment release of the year, Battlestar Galactica: Season 4.5 features over 13 hours of explosive extras, including three extended episodes of the series finale that never aired on television, never-before-seen deleted scenes, behind-the-scenes featurettes, and commentary and podcast interviews with Executive Producers Ronald D. Moore and David Eick. The Blu-ray(TM) Hi-Def edition also includes Universal's acclaimed U-Control and BD-Live features, providing the ultimate way to enjoy this thrilling, contemporary classic television series.

And if just one season isn't enough, fans can also relive all the drama, intensity and action with Battlestar Galactica: The Complete Series. The ambitious 20-disc Blu-ray(TM) Hi-Def set and a 25-disc standard DVD set contains every episode of television's most original, thought-provoking series, together with extensive bonus materials delving deep into the richly imagined world of the hit SCI FI Channel original show.

   BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: SEASON 4.5 BONUS FEATURES    EXCLUSIVE TO BLU-RAY(TM) HI-DEF:   --  U-CONTROL:  Universal's exclusive signature feature puts viewers one       click away from going deeper into the making of the film without ever       leaving the movie.       --  THE ORACLE: An interactive guide including ships and characters.       --  BATTLESTAR ACTUAL: A glossary of all the unique Battlestar           Galactica terms.       --  WHAT THE FRAK HAPPENED TO YOU?  Explore the history and           connections of your favorite characters through video clips and           relevant facts.   --  BD-LIVE(TM): Access the BD-Live(TM) Center through your       Internet-connected player to get even more content, watch the latest       trailers, and more!       --  BATTLESTAR GALACTICA ULTIMATE BATTLE: Players can battle their           friends as Colonials or Cylons using strategy and luck to achieve           victory.   --  MY SCENES:  Pick your favorite scenes from the film to create your own       video montage.    --  THE MUSICIANS BEHIND DAYBREAK: Composer Bear McCreary interviews and       explains how many unique musicians have contributed the show and       specifically the series finale, Daybreak.     BONUS FEATURES (BLU-RAY(TM) HI-DEF and DVD):   --  EXTRAS       --  EVOLUTION OF A CUE: Composer, Bear McCreary takes us step by step           through his process of creating the music of Battlestar Galactica.       --  What the Frak is Going On With Battlestar Galactica?: A recap of           Battlestar Galactica's first three thrilling seasons - in only           eight minutes!       --  ...AND THEY HAVE A PLAN: What do they mean every episode when the           opening sequence on the Cylons states "And They Have A Plan?"  All           will be revealed in the upcoming movie The Plan.       --  THE JOURNEY ENDS:  THE ARRIVAL: Battlestar Galactica has traveled           full circle.  The journey has concluded never to be revisited.            But how did we arrive at the end?       --  A LOOK BACK           --  SO SAY WE ALL: Executive Producer Ron Moore and the cast and               crew reveal their personal insights on Battlestar Galactica.           --  MANIFESTO DESTINY: It all began with this manifesto.  Why was               it written and what was the response?           --  BATTLE-STYLE GALACTICA: Those behind the camera delve into               their approach to visual style of Battlestar Galactica.           --  MARTYR TO A CAUSE: As the only actor to appear in both the               original and reimagined series, Richard Hatch offers his               unique perspective on Battlestar Galactica.           --  THE SINS OF THE FORGIVEN: Insights on the curious religious               aspects of Battlestar Galactica.           --  BATTLESTAR REVELATIONS: Firsthand accounts from those on the               Battlestar for the past five years.   --  AUDIO COMMENTARIES BY RONALD D. MOORE, DAVID EICK, AND EDWARD JAMES       OLMOS   --  RONALD D. MOORE'S PODCAST COMMENTARIES   --  DAVID EICK'S VIDEO BLOGS    --  DELETED SCENES     BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: THE COMPLETE SERIES BONUS FEATURES:  

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Battlestar Galactica has riveted audiences for four seasons with its gripping tale of the last remnants of humankind's struggle to find safe haven. An inspired, visually stunning reimagining of the 1978 series of the same name, Battlestar Galactica captured the imaginations of a new generation of fans with its gritty realism, compelling storylines and commanding performances. The show garnered numerous awards, including two Emmys(R) and the prestigious George Foster Peabody Award and was recognized by the American Film Institute (AFI) as one of the most outstanding television programs of the year for two years running. In March 2009, Battlestar Galactica's impassioned explorations of today's hot-button issues, including politics, terrorism, treatment of prisoners and religion, even inspired the United Nations to host a special panel to discuss the questions it has raised.

The show's outstanding ensemble cast is led by Edward James Olmos, Mary McDonnell, Katee Sackhoff, Jamie Bamber, James Callis, Tricia Helfer and Grace Park. The series is from Universal Cable Productions and is executive produced by Ronald D. Moore and David Eick. Preorder close is June 9, 2009.

SYNOPSIS

The Battlestar Galactica saga began on one devastating day, when the human population of the Twelve Colonies of Kobol was annihilated in a series of surprise attacks by their own creation--the Cylons, a race of sentient robotic clones. The few survivors huddled together on space ships, facing almost certain death at the hands of their ruthless enemies. In Battlestar Galactica: Season 4.5, Commander William Adama (Emmy Award(R)-winner Edward James Olmos), the hawkish military leader of the last surviving battleship, searches for a habitable planet as the murderous Cylons follow relentlessly. As mysterious premonitions help Laura Roslin (Mary McDonnell) the President of the Twelve Colonies, guide the ship to the fabled Thirteenth Colony, Earth, treacherous double agents, Cylon spies and internal dissent plague the Galactica. The ship's crew and passengers battle for their lives--and the survival of the human race--armed with only cunning and determination against the military might of the Cylon Empire.

   BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: SEASON 4.5   TECHNICAL INFORMATION   Blu-ray(TM) Hi-Def   Street Date:  July 28, 2009  

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   Pre-Order Close: June 6, 2009   Selection Number: 61108246   Price:  $69.98 SRP   Layers:  BD-50   Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 2.35:1   Rating:  Not rated.   Languages/Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish   Sound:  DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1    TECHNICAL INFORMATION   DVD   Street Date:  July 28, 2009  

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   Pre-Order Close: June 6, 2009   Selection Number: 61105927   Price: $49.98 SRP   Layers:  Dual Layer   Aspect Ratio:  AW 1.78:1   Rating: Not rated   Languages/Subtitles:  English SDH, Spanish   Sound:  Dolby Digital 5.1    BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: THE COMPLETE SERIES   TECHNICAL INFORMATION   Blu-ray(TM) Hi-Def   Street Date: July 28, 2009  

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   Pre-Order Close: June 9, 2009   Price:  $349.98   Selection Number:  61107923   Layers:  BD-50   Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 2.35:1   Rating: Not rated   Languages/Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish   Sound:  DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1    TECHNICAL INFORMATION   DVD   Street Date: July 28, 2009   Pre-Order Close: June 9, 2009   Copyright:  2009 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.   Price:  $279.98   Selection Number:  61106532   Layers:  Dual Layer   Aspect Ratio: AW 1.78:1   Rating:  Not rated.   Languages/Subtitles:  English SDH, Spanish   Sound:  Dolby Digital 5.1    http://www.battlestargalacticadvd.com/   

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